Residents urge council to protect Palmer Golf Course, criticize management and call for rapid RFP

Jul 15, 2026

Multiple public commenters urged the council to preserve the municipal golf course, challenged prior council statements about the course manager and licensing, and asked for prompt release of an RFP for management; commenters provided usage data and financial concerns.

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Dozens of residents and representatives from local organizations spoke during audience participation and public comment, focusing largely on the future of the Palmer Golf Course and the airport master plan. Commenters provided attendance and revenue snapshots, urged the council not to allow the golf course land to be repurposed, and pressed for a timely RFP to design the course’s future management.

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